1983 Doubled Die Lincoln Penny Value

$100 – $8,500

The 1983 Doubled Die Lincoln Penny was minted at the Philadelphia Mint. Values range from $100 in lower grades to $8,500 in top condition. This is a key date, making it especially sought-after by collectors.

1983 | Philadelphia | Mintage: Unknown

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Market Activity

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Avg: $1,544 High: $8,500 Low: $100 9 total data points

CoinValueDB Price Guide by Grade

CoinValueDB Price Guide by Grade
Grade	Value
Good (G-4) Major design elements visible but heavily worn	$100
Very Good (VG-8) Design clear, moderate to heavy wear	$125
Fine (F-12) Even wear on high points, all lettering visible	$175
Very Fine (VF-20) Light to moderate wear on high points	$250
Extremely Fine (EF-40) Light wear on highest points only	$400
About Uncirculated (AU-50) Traces of wear on highest points	$650
Mint State (MS-60) No wear, may have marks or reduced luster	$1,200
Choice (MS-63) Moderate marks, good eye appeal	$2,500
Gem (MS-65) Best Value Strong luster, light marks in non-focal areas	$8,500

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Coin Specifications

Year

1983

Mint

Philadelphia

Mintage

Unknown

Composition

97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper (Copper-plated Zinc)

Weight

2.50 grams

Diameter

19 mm

Edge

Plain

Designer

Frank Gasparro

Series

Lincoln Memorial Error (1959-2008)

PCGS #

3061

Historical Notes

A notable doubled die reverse Lincoln cent from the first year of copper-plated zinc composition. The doubling is most prominent on ONE CENT and E PLURIBUS UNUM on the reverse.

Varieties

Doubled Die Reverse (DDR)

Strong doubling visible on the reverse, particularly on ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and E PLURIBUS UNUM.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 1983 Doubled Die Lincoln Penny worth? +

A 1983 Doubled Die Lincoln Penny is worth between $100 and $8,500 depending on condition. Coins in higher grades (MS-65 and above) command significant premiums.

How many 1983 Lincoln Memorial Error coins were made? +

The Philadelphia Mint produced Unknown 1983 Lincoln Memorial Error coins. Lower mintage numbers generally correlate with higher collector value.

Is the 1983 Doubled Die Lincoln Penny a key date? +

Yes, the 1983 Doubled Die Lincoln Penny is considered a key date in the Lincoln Memorial Error series. Key dates are coins with low mintage, high collector demand, or both, making them among the most valuable in the series.

How much is a 1983 Doubled Die Reverse Lincoln penny worth? +

A 1983 Doubled Die Reverse penny in typical circulated condition sells for between $100 and $200. High-grade specimens in Mint State condition reach prices over $300 at auction.

Is the 1983 Doubled Die Reverse penny rare? +

This coin is a key date in the Lincoln cent series because of its distinct and visible doubling. While millions of standard 1983 cents exist, the Doubled Die Reverse variety is scarce and highly sought after by error collectors.